Creamy Cottage Cheese Spinach Soup Recipe
A creamy and nutritious Cottage Cheese Spinach Soup that combines fresh spinach and cottage cheese for a comforting and healthy meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and packed with flavor and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook and stir until they soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Spinach: Add 6 cups of fresh spinach to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts completely, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Cottage Cheese and Lemon: Stir in 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into the blended soup until fully combined and heated through.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Serve the soup hot for best flavor.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add more vegetable broth as needed.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is.
- Substitute lemon juice with a splash of white wine vinegar for a different tangy flavor.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan or fresh herbs like parsley or dill, if desired.
- This soup reheats well; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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